New Delhi, July 17 -- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday dismissed international media coverage of the Air India crash investigation, describing it as "selective and unverified."

The bureau urged both the public and the media to avoid spreading "premature narratives," calling such actions "irresponsible," especially while the probe is still underway.

The statement comes in response to a report by The Wall Street Journal that suggested the captain of the ill-fated Air India flight might have cut off fuel supply moments after takeoff. The report also raises questions over the conduct of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's pilots.

The Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed on June 12, shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabh...